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The Panasonic SDR-H79 is a relatively inexpensive camcorder that delivers more bang for the buck than more expensive Panasonic cameras such as the SDR-H200. It has a larger hard drive than other camcorders; the 60 GB of space can hold over two days work of continuous video recording. It has a great 70x optical zoom which makes it much better at grabbing the far away details. The 2.7 inch LCD viewing screen is a standard size for Panasonic camcorders, as is the Optical Image Stabilization and the SDHC memory card slot. The Panasonic SDR-H79 is mac compatible and connects to a computer using a 2.0 hi-speed USB connection. Another nice feature that the camcorder offers is the stereo zoom mike, a device perfect for capturing harder to hear sound.
MSRP $399.99
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- 60GB internal hard drive
- 70x Optical Zoom
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Can handle SDHC memory cards
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- YouTube Uploader
- Mac (iMovie compatible)
- One Touch Navigation
- 2.0 hi-speed USB
- Stereo Zoon Mike
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Panasonic SDR-H79
• Panasonic SDR-H79K 60GB Hard Disk Drive / SD Card Camcorder
UPC: 037988984268
EAN: 0037988984268
MPN: SDR-H79K
Competitors
MSRP $349.95
Released January, 2009
The JVC Everio GZ-MS130 is a Everio S Series memory camcorder is a more expensive version of its sister model, the GZ-MS120 and differs by having internal memory instead of a second SD/SDHC card slot. It offers continuous recording, when one storage facilitiy fills up during recording it automatically switches over to the other...
Panasonic SDR-H79
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JVC Everio GZ-MS130
MSRP $429.95
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 60GB internal HDD storage
- can record to inexpensive and readily available microSD or SDHC cards
- 35x optical zoom
- compact
Cons
- records standard definition footage only
- HDD storage is more prone to physical damage and not as energy efficient as SDD storage
Panasonic SDR-H79
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JVC Everio GZ-MG630
MSRP $400.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 16GB of internal flash storage
- 2.7" touchscreen LCD
- 60x optical zoom, 2000x digital zoom
Cons
- utilizes proprietary Sony memory sticks for external storage - more expensive, less widely available and less capacious than other types
- shoots video in standard definition only
Panasonic SDR-H79
vs.
Sony Handycam DCR-SX60
MSRP $400.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- 60x optical zoom
- hard disk drop protection
Cons
- records video in standard definition only
- poor battery life - around 1 hour and 30 minutes
- uses Memory Stick PRO Duo flash memory
Panasonic SDR-H79
vs.
Sony Handycam DCR-SR47
MSRP $399.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- 2.7" touchscreen
- 16GB of internal flash storage (up to 12 hours of footage)
- 60x optical zoom
Cons
- utilizes more expensive, less capacious and harder to find Memory Stick PRO Duo external memory cards
- still images are of very low resolution
- does not record video in high definition
Panasonic SDR-H79
vs.
Sony DCR-SX60
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Pros
- 70x optical zoom
- large 60GB storage drive
- affordable price
- optical image stabilization
Cons
- mechanical disk storage is heavier, more power hungry, creates more heat and is more prone to physical damage than flash based storage
- no LED light for recording in poorly lit environments
- records in standard definition only
- difficult to find
- low resolution still shots
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SDR, H, 79, SDRH, H79, SDRH79
